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The India-US trade agreement should be seen as a win for consumers and producers, with debates on protectionism and strategic autonomy often missing the economic trade-offs involved. The recently announced US trade deal has led to much confusion regarding the terms of the agreement and its implications for both consumers and producers. In February 2020,…
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India-US trade deal: A closer look at how American tariffs on Indian exports compare with those faced by key rivals such as China, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh across major sectors. US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a long-awaited trade deal with India, slashing the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 25…
Iran’s supreme leader warns a US attack would trigger a regional war as tensions rise over protests, nuclear issues and military moves in the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei also referred to the nationwide protests as ‘a coup’, hardening the government’s position as tens of thousands of people reportedly have been detained since the start of…
The documents have revealed fresh details about Jeffrey Epstein’s contacts with powerful people, including Tesla Chief Elon Musk, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and US Commerce Secretary. The US Department of Justice on Friday released a massive batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files are the largest disclosure so…
Bank credit growth slowed to 13.1% and deposit gain to 10.6% in early January, RBI data shows, though FY26 credit outlook remains positive. In the October–December (Q3) quarter, major banks reported healthy credit growth, aided by GST rationalisation on products and services, rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, and a pick-up in wholesale…
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Eco Survey: On agriculture, the survey noted the advancements in Indian agriculture pointed to the challenges that impact productivity and incomes that still need to be fully addressed. The survey said that India’s digital agriculture infrastructure makes such a reform operationally feasible. The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament today, called for a modest increase in…
Ajit Pawar’s death will likely cause a tectonic shift in the state’s politics. Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while campaigning, leaving behind a complex political legacy and triggering major uncertainty in state politics. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (66), Ajit dada to his supporters, died in a plane crash,…
The rules-based international order, built after World War II to restrain power through law and institutions, is under scrutiny as Western leaders acknowledge gaps in how it has been applied. The rules-based international order shaped global politics after World War II and the agreement between nations relied on global institutions, most notably the United Nations…
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New Delhi and Ottawa are preparing to formally launch CEPA trade negotiations, with a possible March visit by Canadian PM Mark Carney expected to yield deals on energy, AI, critical minerals. Last week, Carney told the World Economic Forum in Davos that Canada had shifted its strategic posture and was pursuing new trade and security…
Deposit tightness has pushed certificate of deposit outstanding to a record ₹5.75 trillion, with marquee banks raising one-year funds at over 7% Deposit tightness in the system, reflected in deposit growth lagging credit growth by roughly 180 basis points, has led banks to rely more heavily on the certificate of deposit (CD) market. Consequently, outstanding…
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